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Berkeley Hopes For $800K Grant Daily Beach For Sports Field Projects Badge Costs $3 More In Berkeley –Photos by Catherine Galioto Township off icials have applied for $800,000 to convert an area of Veterans Park for year-round use.
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Visitors to Berkeley’s South Seaside Park beach will pay more this year, as the daily beach fee for visitors 12 and up will rise from $5 a day to $8 a day. Township Administrator John Camera explained that what amounts to a 60 percent rise in daily badge rates was needed to help sustain the budget for beach operations, where revenues from beach badge sales are
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not meeting expenses. “We’re t r y i ng to sustain operations,” he said “We are still cheaper than the next town over.” Township Chief Financial Officer Fred Ebenau said beach operations cost about $110,000 each year, while the revenue is often around $90,000. Resident Maureen Hall, the only person to speak at the hearing for the beach badge ordinance, said the price for a family to access (Beach - See Page 4)
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By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Berkeley will pursue a Green Acres grant for possible projects at Veterans Park and Eastern Boulevard, in efforts to upkeep and expand the f ields fo r ye a rround use, i nclu d i ng possibly installing new turf and striping it for multiple sports. The $800,000 grant application asks for the state funds for a field at Veterans Park, to convert it “to an all purpose surface field,” said May‑ or Carmen Amato. The township was required to have a public hearing
to solicit comments on what projects the township should apply for, and at the hearing the mayor mentioned that leading up to this idea were discussions and feedback from the leagues and organizations who use these fields. Off icials said that when the parks were built, they were used seasonally, but these days sports such as soccer, field hockey and lacrosse have meant expanded use of the township fields in order to sched‑ ule games and meet demand.
“For the first time a many years the NJDEP has opened up the green acres grant program,” said Amato. “We have submitted an application for funding of $800,000 to convert a field at Veterans Park to an all purpose surface field. This will assist the Township to han-
dle the volume of field requests we receive for football & soccer. The field will be lined for those two sports as well as lacrosse.” Though the application focuses on Veterans Park, the township is also looking at similar upgrades for the (Sports - See Page 4)
Town Honors NAACP Chapter
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Berkeley Mayor and Council thanked the Toms River Area chapter of the NAACP for its efforts during Black History Month in and around Berkeley. In their com‑ ments, leaders from the chapter and local officials both mentioned the history of its Manitou neighborhood, a predominantly black (Honors - See Page 5)
County Buys Land For Preservation
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean Count y Freeholders want to purchase two tracts of land, about 40 acres total for $600,000, with the intention of keeping it free of development. The first parcel is in Little Egg Harbor. It’s identified as Block 126, Lots 10, 11, and parts of
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8.01. It will cost $440,000. There is a small portion of it that fronts onto Thomas Avenue, but most of it is in a wooded area. This is a 37 acre plot of land that would have been 12 residential lots, officials said. It was at one point called Deerfield Estates. The owner would have wanted a larger development
on the site. The owners originally wanted $2.2 million for it. However, after the housing market fell, and the fact that the property is not connected to township sewer lines, the number of homes possible shrank. So, it was up for sale again with a much lower price tag. (Land - See Page 5)
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Beach:
Continued From Page 1 South Seaside Park for a day is only a bit less than neighboring Island Beach State Park charges for a full season. The price there is $50 for the season for New Jersey residents for their vehicle, where the same car full of two adults and two children over 12 would be $32 for one day. “I wonder if by raising prices you are going to lose a number of customers,” Hall said. Camera responded that often there is a second year decrease in volume but that Seaside Heights plans to raise its own daily badge price at that point, which still keeps South Seaside Park affordable. Camera was previously the town administrator for Seaside Heights. The new prices would be:
$8 for a weekday, daily badge. $8 for a Saturday, Sunday or holiday such as Memorial Day. $25 for a week’s badge. $30 for a season badge bought before May 15. $50 for a season badge bought May 15 or afterward. Besides the badge prices, another change is hoped to help out senior residents with their beach badge. Instead of getting a senior photo each year, they would pay $10 for a lifetime badge. If the photo ID is lost, a re‑ issued one costs $10. The service is available for residents 62 and older. The badges would be in effect during beach season, which the ordinance lists as between May 15 to September 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Berkeley’s oceanfront beaches are from 20th Avenue to the border with Island Beach State Park.
Sports:
Continued From Page 1 Eastern Soccer Complex, and the option of low-maintenance loans awarded through Green Acres. “Veterans Park made the most sense because it’s centrally located, has ample parking, rest room facilities’ and lighting,” said the mayor. “It is also adjacent to Cen‑ tral Regional High School, which would enable the high school to use it as well.” At the hearing, public comment included asking about low interest loans and an expansion of Jake’s Branch, a park in the county park system. Amato responded to the comment that Jake’s Branch would be a county project, not under the town’s purview. Another public question asked how
the acceptance of Green Acres funds could amend the access to the site, requiring it to be open to any group since it would be partially state funded. Township officials replied that the use would be open to the township and its groups fi rst. Amato said the plan was a way to manage and preserve recreation, saying Veterans Park was “the crown jewel” of the town‑ ship park system. “The fields over there are tired we need to take measures to improve veterans park. There’s spring soccer, fall soccer, so you have to be proactive,” he said. “Nothing ventured nothing gained.” The grant process is now underway. The mayor said that should the funding be granted, the new field will be operational in 2018.
Fire Department Chili Cook Off
–Photo by Catherine Galioto Township Administrator John Camera answers a question about the 2017 beach badge prices.
TOMS RIVER – The Pleasant Plains Vol‑ unteer Fire Department is holding a Fire Department Chili Cook Off. The competition is open to all fire departments. Registration is free and can be completed by going to the events page on PPFD30.com. Fire departments are eligible to enter two chilies each, and are encouraged to bring a crowd to the event as judging will be audience choice. The Fire Department Chili Cook Off tasting and judging is open to the public. This is a great opportunity to meet the local firefight‑ ers. General admission is $7 and includes a chili sampling kit, two voting tokens,
and two drinks. Beer, soda, and water are available at the event. The Cook Off will be held indoors at the Pleasant Plains Fire Department on March 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department is located at 40 Clayton Ave. The all-volunteer department hosts many events throughout the year to raise funds for general operating expenses. Other annual events include two Flapjack Breakfasts, a Wine, Whiskey, and Beer Tasting, and a Chicken Barbeque. The Department can be reached through its website, PPFD30.com.
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Polar Plunge Raises $1.8M For Special Olympics
–Photo by Fred Walker The beach was packed with teams for the 24th annual Polar Plunge in Seaside Heights. By Catherine Galioto SEASIDE HEIGHTS – They came from all over New Jersey to take the plunge — a dip in the ocean to benefit Special Olympics. All in all, an estimated 7,000 people took the dip for the 24th annual Seaside Heights Polar Plunge. With crowds arriving around 9 a.m. to fog, the mid 50s air temperature helped to make
for one of the milder plunges in a while. The water was around 45 degrees but that didn’t stop participants. Last year, jumpers and onlookers helped raise $1.7 million. According to organizers, this year’s plunge surpassed the goal to raise a record-breaking $1.8 million. For more of our coverage of the event, visit micromediapubs.com.
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such purchases. The property is appraised, and officials determine if it meets the criteria to be purchased, Bartlett said. Basically, the land has to be a good purchase that would be an environmental boon. The local municipality also has to endorse the purchase, to make sure that the town wouldn’t rather have development there, he said. So, both townships still have to pass resolutions encouraging it before the purchases move forward. Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari noted that approximately 60 percent of land in Ocean County is protected in some way from development. It ultimately saves the towns money because it reduces the need for municipal services, and puts fewer children in schools. It also helps preserve the Pinelands and the aquifer beneath it. In related news, the freeholders re‑ap‑ pointed three people to the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee: Berkeley Councilman John Bacchione, Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-12) of Plumsted, and William Fox, former township clerk of Jackson.
Continued From Page 1 It is adjacent to land that has already been acquired by the county (that land that would have been called Oasis Estates). The second parcel is in Waretown. It is identified as Block 48, Lots 1 and 2. It will cost $155,000. It is adjacent to the rail trail running through the county and the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. It is just 2.64 acres. It fronts on Route 9, which makes it an unusual site for preservation. Most municipalities want commercial development on what few highways they have. However, there are some wetlands spots in that area, so it might be difficult to develop, officials said. The land would be purchased through money generated by the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, Freeholder John Bartlett said. It is supported by a county-wide referendum years ago where people voted to pay 1.2 cents per $100 of their assessed valuation into a fund for
Honors:
Continued From Page 1 neighborhood that through the years continues to foster community spirit through special events, sports programs and other initiatives. A special proclamation was
presented at the February 27 council meeting. NAACP officers thanked elected officials for their support, mentioned some successful events held throughout this year’s Black History Month and encour‑ aged the community to look for upcoming programs.
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16 Addicts Helped In Manchester Through HARP
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER ‑‑ Police reported there have been 16 people who have come in looking for help with their addiction since the Heroin Addiction Response Program started last month. The HARP program allows users to turn themselves in, and hand over any drugs they have, without any threat of charges or jail. Instead, they are brought to a treatment center for addiction. Manchester began the program on January 11, Capt. Todd Malland said. They had 3 people come in the first week, 2 the second, 5 the third, and 6 the fourth. The most recent records were for February 8. HARP is a pilot program in New Jersey. For now, it is only available in Manchester and Brick. Brick’s mayor John Ducey recently announced that 30 people were helped during the first two weeks there.
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College Kids & Teens Programs allow children to participate in a variety of adventures. Classes are held on OCC’s Main Campus, College Drive in Toms River unless specified. Autism Spectrum Disorder Program: Sensitivity Super Powers is an enrichment program for high functioning Autistic children to align sensory sensitive kids with
The two departments partnered with Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood and Integrity House in Toms River. People seeking help can come to Manchester on Wednesdays and Brick on Thursdays. Anyone can come into the departments and request help with addiction to heroin or any other substance. They are screened by the officer there and then transported to the appropriate addiction care facility. Additionally, an officer who encounters a person outside the station can bring them in to be screened for the program if the person consents. People will be provided treatment regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Officials said the need has never been greater. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office released the most recent statistics regarding the deaths due to overdoses and saves using the chemical naloxone, commonly known under the brand name Narcan.
The following figures were accurate as of the morning of February 15: • 2012: 53 overdoses. • 2013: 112 overdoses. • 2014: 104 overdoses. The county began using Narcan in April, and had 129 reversals. • 2015: 120 overdoses. 272 Narcan reversals. • 2016: 205 overdoses. 502 Narcan reversals. This number has increased throughout the beginning of 2017 as toxicology reports have come in. • 2017: 13 overdoses. 46 Narcan reversals. This amounts to 1 death every 3.5 days and 1 Narcan reversal per day for 2017. Toxicology reports might increase this figure. Offering treatment instead of arrests is a different angle for police work, Malland said. Most people think of police as the people who are going to arrest you for doing
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their “super powers” and become the hero of their own story. Focus is on each child’s unique abilities. Children will be exposed to music, art, yoga, animal, comedy, and play therapy. Trips include Chariot Riders Horse Farm, Silverton Farms, Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, and a laser show at the Novins Planetarium. Cost: $399. Saturdays, through May 13, 9 a.m. to noon. Health & Wellness Program: Nutrition De-
tectives can inspire change and motivate the whole family to adopt a healthier approach to balanced eating. Elementary school children will learn “5 clues” to read food labels, identify and choose healthy foods, and participate in a hands-on activity to apply “detective” skills with real food items. Cost: $49. April 15, 10 a.m. to noon. World of Model Rockets: For children ages 7 to 12. This program allows children to learn
something wrong. HARP is more about treating the disease, rather than arresting someone for the symptoms. The change appears to be working. One woman called the chief after bringing her daughter in and thanked the officers for their compassion and professionalism. “Arresting people is not the answer,” he said. The department also partnered with the school district for a program called #NotEvenOnce. Actual addicts from Manchester tell their stories from jail. The department will also begin training officers in other departments how to use this program. It shows students what they could happen if they go down the wrong path. “This is not a kid in another town. This is right here. They were born and raised in Manchester,” he said. “They didn’t want to be addicts.”
about NASA, build their own rocket, discover the physics behind flight, and be treated to a program at the Novins Planetarium. Cost: $125. May 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Forensics – Serial Killer: For children ages 10 to 16. This program shows how to use a grid search, DNA fingerprinting, and handwriting, bone, and blood analysis. Cost: $139. Saturdays, March 4 through 18, 9 a.m. to noon.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
e DitoRiAL Urgent Time For More Planning And Action Our area is experiencing another population boom. But unlike the development of decades past, which spread across the area to create the suburbs, senior communities and tourist enclaves now aging in Ocean County, the most recent boom is taking place in and around Lakewood. The 2010 Census put the population of Lakewood at 92,843. The 2000 Census for Lakewood was 60,352, and in 1990, 45,048. To put it mildly, it has been hard for Ocean County and Howell to keep up with that growth. The roads are traffic-jammed, the infrastructure is burdened. New residents and visitors are sharing roads that were built for neighborhoods decades ago. New traffic lights, repaved roads and other fixes don’t seem to address the quick pace needed to deal with this population boom. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, t h e wheels of bureaucracy can’t seem to keep up. Despite decades of local advocacy calling for the dualization of Route 9 through Ocean County, the most recent study and plans for the road do not recommend such action. Another project is coming to put a southbound exit 83 from the Garden State Parkway onto Route 571, less than a mile south of its intersection with Route 9. Whether
this will help motorists get around or simply create a higher traffic load in that intersection, that is an answer traffic experts and engineers need to look at more finely, before the first spades break ground. Ocean County recently approved drawing up the plans for this exit, for $1 million, and approved another traffic study focusing on the corridors of North Dover, Lakewood and Jackson. Towns develop and update their master plans, showing where each road – whether actual or a paper street – sits. Roads that once seemed like quiet neighborhood thoroughfares are now bursting with faster moving vehicles trying to avoid the traffic-jammed main roads. These master plans may be updated regularly, with new ordinances and revisions before town government to help match the existing and proposed development plans. Then, our local governments wade through funding requests or act to approve capital projects to improve the roads to handle their new capacity. While such action does take time, it needs to be put higher on the priority list. Area traffic, vehicle and pedestrian safety and even simple road maintenance are all factors needing constant addressing, and will only become more important as the population boom continues.
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Get Fire District Facts Straight In a letter to the editor in your February 11 paper by Chris Crowley entitled “Vote Against Fire District Budget,” Mr. Crowley paints a very distorted picture of the Fire Department Budget Process in Toms River Township. The letter contains many inaccuracies and its tone smacks of partisan politics. It picks out snip‑ pets from the fire districts’ budget and holds them up for scrutiny by comparing them to other towns the size of “District 1,” which is not even the whole Township of Toms River. He fails to mention that the “Total Paid Positions” he speaks of also include the Fire and EMS dispatchers, the people who answer your call on the phone 24/7 to help you when you need it. He fails to mention that these “Total Paid Positions” also include the staff of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. These professionals insure that the houses you live in and the businesses you shop in and the schools your children attend are safe and all up to the proper fire codes. They also have a school education program that reaches out to the elementary school
Letters The Editor children and shows To them they know already because were the eventual benefachow to be fire smart in their homes. They also have a senior education program to help our elderly population. Their due diligence has been responsible for keeping the fire fatality rate so low in our town. He fails to mention that the “Non‑Bondable Assets” are for replacing fire apparatus that are approaching their life expectancy. It is not a “petty cash” account for “anything the district wants to spend it on.” He fails to mention that the District has to pay the water company a rental fee of approximately $500 per hydrant in our town, whether they are being used or not. Take a drive around your own neighborhood and count them the next time you are out, it adds up really quickly. He then concludes that the District “draws up their own budget, schedule their own elections in mid‑winter.” He fails to mention that the district’s budget is submitted to and scrutinized by the NJ Division of Community Affairs to ensure that they are in compliance with all budget caps and regulations, the very same agency that Mr. Crowley later urges the voter to write to ask “where the money goes.” Believe me,
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they review every budget. The reason that elections are held in February is because they are supposed to be “non‑partisan” elections. That way, hopefully, the best person is elected for the position, regardless of their political affiliation, and not some political hack voted for by some lemming that just go into the voting machine and click everyone on Row A or everyone on Row B because of their party affiliation. Finally, the mayor does not have the power to “end the districts” and “bring them under municipal control” as Mr. Crowley suggests. There are specific processes in the Municipal Codes of NJ which must be followed to create or disband districts. This was done to ensure that there could be no retribution or retaliation against a district if different political parties were in power. All the Districts meetings are open to the public. They are twice a month and the locations are always published. If you have questions I would urge you to attend one and have your questions answered. You will see there are no dark, smoke-filled back rooms where dirty deals are being done. Every meeting also has a segment where there is participation by the public. Your chance to be heard or to have your concerns addressed. The truth is out there, unfortunately it was not in Mr. Crowley’s letter to the editor, it can be found by you attending one of the Fire Commissioners Meetings. Andy Goresh Toms River
Allaire Seeks Volunteers Welcome 2017, the 60th year of Allaire Village, In‑ corporated. Since 1957 our non‑profit organization has endeavored to recreate 19th century history of the life and times of James P. Allaire, together with a touch of early 20th century history of journalist Arthur Brisbane. Mr. Brisbane and his estate
tors of the lands of what is now ‘The Historic Village at Allaire’ situate within Allaire State Park and Mr. Brisbane’s descendant family members still ardently support our Village. Every year we look to everyone to share in our efforts to keep the Village alive, whether by attendance at our flea markets, craft shows, Chapel concerts, events, festivals or demonstrations; support of fundraisers like the Raffle Quilt or the annual Stocking Stuffer. We offer a host of opportunities to the community. Would you like to join as a member of the Auxiliary and help at numerous events? Does your student need community service as a schooling requirement? Do you have an interest in history and enjoy dressing the part of someone in the 1830s? You could learn the history of the Village to guide tours of our historic buildings. Our various Guilds need volunteers to help tend the gardens; or perhaps your interests lie in music, old time baseball, or hearth cooking. We have many places in the Village to speak to your creative side. If time does not allow you to be on site you may still be part of the family of Allaire Village through a Membership. Yearly Mem‑ berships are a major source of funding that allows the Village to run properly and help to finance our activities such as needed coal for the blacksmith, materials for the tinsmith & carpenter, as well as a host of other operating expenses. There are various levels of Mem‑ bership that will fit anyone’s budget and offer you wonderful opportunities and lifelong memories. Please call the staff office at 732-919-3500 to inquire and learn about the benefits of membership and volunteering. Linda Cafone President of Allaire Village Auxiliary (Letters - See Page 21)
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County Seeks Grant Funds For Barnegat Branch Trail; Works With South Toms River For Future Work
OCEAN COUNTY – In anticipation of constructing a segment of the Barnegat Branch Trail that would run through South Toms River and serve as the trails northern terminus, Ocean County is applying for a grant from the state Department of Transportation. “But, before we do any construction, we are closely working with South Toms River as the Borough negotiates the acquisition of an easement from the property owner which will allow for construction of this part of the trail,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “We deeply appreciate this cooperative effort and are optimistic that we will be able to move forward with this phase of trail construction.” South Toms River received a Transportation Alternatives Grant from the Federal Highway Administration in order to acquire an easement over the former property of the Central N.J. Railroad which runs parallel to Route
166. The borough is in the process of negotiating acquisition of an easement from the owner which will allow for construction of the bike trail. Subsequent to their acquisition, expected in 2017, an agreement between the Borough and the County would be executed allowing the County to construct this phase of the Barnegat Branch Trail. “This section will connect the existing trail in Beachwood and terminate at South Main Street with an eventual connection to Herflicker Boulevard where pedestrians and bicyclists can continue into downtown Toms River or to the Toms River bus station,” Bartlett said. “This section serves as the most northern point of the 15.6 mile linear trail that starts in Barnegat Township.” The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is requesting $511,900 from the state Department of Transportation to construct the ninth phase of the Barnegat Branch Trail which is a regional trail and bikeway. The board authorized the
request during its February 1 public meeting. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said the trail continues to be popular with both residents and visitors. “This serves as a great tourist attraction,” said Vi‑ cari, who serves as liaison to tourism and business development. “It’s great for run‑ ners, walkers, and bicyclists. Whether you are looking for passive recreation or a place for more active recreation, this is the perfect trail.” “This park is unique to Ocean County and features areas that residents and visitors may not have been able to experience since they are deep in our natural woods,” Bartlett said. “Each time we add to it, the park grows in popularity.” This phase covers just over half a mile and extends from Admiral Avenue to South Main Street in South Toms River. It includes the in‑ stallation of a prefabricated bridge over the Jakes Branch of the Toms River. “We are requesting 100 percent of the construction cost of this phase from the
NJDOT,” Bartlett said. “If approved we could complete this section by the spring of 2018.” Ocean County has completed the first six phases of the trail which includes seven contiguous miles from Burr Street in Barnegat Township to Lacey Road in Lacey Township. In addition, al‑ most 2.8 miles from Dudley Park at the Cedar Creek in Lacey Township to Hickory Lane in Berkeley Township have been completed. A quarter-mile section connecting Hebrew Park in Lacey Township to the Cedar Creek in Berkeley Township is under design and awaiting bid for construction. “It was always the County’s intent to complete the trail in segments as we received clearance and funding to move ahead,” Bartlett said. “The County has already received four grants for the trail totaling $1,253,000.” The Barnegat Branch trail follows the existing right of way of the former Barnegat Branch Division of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. To get the trail under way, in October 2002, Ocean
County purchased 8.8 miles of the old railroad in three towns – Berkeley, Ocean and Barnegat townships. This purchase was supplemented in 2004 when Lacey Township granted to Ocean County an easement over its 4.8-mile trail segment. Coupled with the existing bike path in Beachwood and the incorporation of a dedicated bike lane along Flint Road in South Toms River, the completed trail will span 15.6 miles from Barnegat Township to Toms River Township. “The design of the Barneg at Br a nch Tr a i l i s sensitive to the changing landscape of central Ocean County,” Bartlett noted. “Trail visitors experience wooded areas in Barnegat and Waretown’s southern reach before transitioning into an active-use corridor that parallels Route 9 north of Waretown. “Residential and commercial neighbors border much of the trail through Lacey Township before it returns to forest and then sand mining in Berkeley Township,” he said.
The primary surface finish of the trail is a stone dust surface. As work progresses, the trail will feature a number of trail facilities including comfort stations, trail signage and historical exhibits. The facilities are being built in a style reminiscent of passenger and freight stations that once served Barnegat Township, the Forked River section of Lacey Township, the Pinewald section of Berkeley Township and Toms River. Bartlett said that several Ocean County parks and county natural land areas are located within walking or bicycling distance of the Barnegat Branch Trail including Lochiel Creek in Barnegat Township, Berkeley Island County Park, Wells Mills County Park in Waretown and Enos Pond County Park in Lacey Township. “This trail not only offers the user the opportunity to see nature at its best in Ocean County, it offers access to Ocean County’s premiere park sites,” Bartlett said. “It’s a perfect combi‑ nation.”
Capitol Comments Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove Connors, Rumpf & Gove Bill Would Tier Sexual Predators Before Their Release From Prison NEW JERSEY – Amid growing public safety concer ns among communities, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are calling for action on their legislation (S-253 and A-1142) to require that county prosecutors determine a sexual offender’s risk of re-offense, or tier, prior to the inmate’s release from incarceration. Prosecutors classify sex
offenders in one of three tiers based on the degree of risk they pose to the public: low risk (Tier 1), moderate risk (Tier 2), or high risk (Tier 3). The Ninth District delegation’s request comes in response to an incident in Little Egg Harbor in which an already convicted sex offender had been released on bail, despite the objections of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, following new accusations of
attempting solicit sexual favors from a minor. The delegation issued the following statement on the need for a public hearing on their sexual offender legislative initiative: “For Megan’s Law to be as effective as possible, the state needs to correct an inherent system f law preventing sex offenders from being tiered until they’ve been released into our communities. “Under the current system,
an offender’s residence status is a factor that’s considered in determining the risk of re‑offense. Megan’s Law exists because of the potential danger that sexual predators may re-offend. It’s, therefore, absolutely absurd to release these criminals into communities without giving families and law enforcement appropriate warning because of a bureaucratic technicality. “For more than a decade, our delegation has spon-
sored legislation to remove the residency factor used in the tiering process. The time lag from when a sexual offender is released into the community, followed by the tiering process, to when the community notification is issued severely ties the hand of law enforcement officials who must already contend with the transient nature of sexual offenders. “The present situation is unacceptable and poten-
tially dangerous for unsuspecting communities. Accordingly, we call on our legislative colleagues to move with all deliberate speed to post our bipartisan legislation for a public hearing to correct a serious defect in Megan’s Law.” Upon reint roduction, S-253 was referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee, while A-1142 was referred to the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Community Emergency Response Team Program
BEACHWOOD – Beachwood’s community established a Community Response Team in 2014 and the police look to continue to add members in an effort to better serve the community as well as assist and support the first responders within Beachwood. Community Response Team training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations or workplaces in basic response skills. Community Emergency Response Team members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area. If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s emergency response, Community Emergency Response Team members
can assist others by applying basic response and organizational skills that they have learned during training. These skills can help save and sustain lives following a disaster until help arrives. These skills can also be utilized during daily emergencies. Community Emergency Response Team members maintain and refine their skills by participating in exercises and activities. They can attend supplemental training offered by the sponsoring agency and others that further their skills base. Finally, Community Emergency Response Team members can volunteer for projects that improve community emergency preparedness. For more information, visit citizencorps.gov or beachwoodpolice.com/community-emergencyresponse-team-cert-program/.
American Red Cross Babysitting Course
BEACHWOOD – The American Red Cross Babysitting Course will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18 at Mayo Park Center, located at 518 Bayside Ave. The course is open to children ages 12 to 16. This is a free course. Lunch and the $25 fee will be provided by the Beachwood
Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. Those with a baby doll should bring the doll with them. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration forms available at Beachwood Borough Hall, 1600 Pinewald Road. For more information, contact groma@ comcast.net or smcnabb@beachwoodusa.com.
Lavallette Announces Spring Night Classes
LAVALLETTE – Night school classes are available to the public this spring and cover a range of hobbies and interests. Gizmos and Gadgets - Camping 101 is on March 15 at 6 p.m. Fitness Basics is on March 22 at 5 p.m. Spring Craft is on April 5 at 6 p.m. Crochet is on April 19 at 6 p.m.
Plant an Herb Garden is on April 26 at 6 p.m. Feria de Abril - Spanish Holiday is on May 3 at 6 p.m. Adult Tennis is on May 15 at 6 p.m. Please register for all classes at least two days in advance. To register visit lavallettek12.org and click on Adult Night School.
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Ocean County Applies For Grants For Airport Improvements
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is applying to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for two grants to cover the cost of improvements to the Ocean County Airport, Route 530, Berkeley Township. “While the funds are not guaranteed, it’s important to file the grant applications now to offset the cost of future improvements,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the airport. “We have been very successful in the past in securing state and federal grants to improve this facility.” Ocean County is seeking grant funding that would assist with a major crack repair project on the existing aircraft parking apron. The apron provides storage space for planes and small corporate jets. “This is a vital area of the airport and needs to be improved,” Vicari said. He noted that portions of the apron are more than 10-years-old and the project would extend the life of the pavement for another 10 years. The total estimated cost for the repairs is $1.2 million and the NJDOT grant would provide just over $1 million for the project. The second project covers the construction of a new t-hangar taxi-lane which would be installed prior to the placement of a new future t-hangar building. T-hangars provide indoor storage space for aircraft and are revenue generating facilities. The total project cost is estimated at $1.18 million and the NJDOT grant would provide approximately $1.083 million. Both projects are consistent with the airport master plan and the Memorandum of Agree‑ ment the County executed with the New Jersey
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PINE BEACH – Pine Beach will have a free rabies clinic on March 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Pine Beach Recycling Center on Pennsylvania Avenue. On April 10, there will a $10 late fee added onto any license and summonses will be issued shortly thereafter for any dog or cat without a current license. For more information, call Borough Hall at 732-349-6425.
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ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK–The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, is excited to offer a 3-day, 2-night locavore program for adults 21 years of age and older who are interested in learning about edible marine life in and around Barnegat Bay. The “Bay to Bowl” program will be held August 11 to 13 at the Sedge House, located within New Jersey’s first Marine Conservation Zone. The facility is a renovated duck hunting lodge with seven-bunk rooms where participants will live a conservationist lifestyle. Participants will spend time identifying and harvesting edible plants and algae, digging clams, netting crabs and fishing, all while learning about the salt marsh ecosystem, conservation and renewable resources.
Participants will learn how to identify, harvest and prepare sustainable local cuisine, shuck clams and oysters and fillet fish. They will leave with a deeper understanding of our natural environment and the importance of being a good steward. Each meal will feature something locally harvested by participants and Saturday night’s dinner will consist mainly of harvested resources that will be cooked by participants through a demonstration Participants should come with open minds and empty stomachs! Food allergies may not be able to be addressed. To apply complete an application form online at njfishandwildlife.com/news/2017/bayto bowl17.htm and submit to Bay to Bowl, P.O. Box 418, Port Republic, NJ 08241. Contact Karen Byrne at 609-748-4347 or Karen.Byrne@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Beachwood Municipal Alliance
BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Municipal Alliance will meet on these dates at 7 p.m. at the Beachwood Municipal Complex, 1600 Pinewald Road. The meeting dates are: March 7, May 9, June 13, September 19 and November 14. The meetings are open to the public. In 2002 the Beachwood Borough Council established the Beachwood Municipal Alliance in order to provide the residents of Beachwood with a safe instructive and informative program promoting an anti-substance abuse atmosphere in the community.
The alliance’s goals are to: decrease tobacco and alcohol involvement by the community youth by increasing community awareness of the consequences of teen drug and alcohol use; decrease community acceptability of illegal drug and alcohol use by increasing youth involvement in positive constructive activities; decrease incidents of teen loitering and vandalism by increasing opportunities to bond with and become involved in the community; and reduce community norms favorable to drug use by increasing the number of positive healthy alternative activities for residents of all ages.
Book Clubs
SEASIDE PARK – The Seaside Park Morning Book Club is run by Sue Masoorli. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. For more information on joining or questions, email Sue at pncnurse@aol.com. A summary of each book was provided by
the Ocean County Library. The Evening Book Club meets once a month at 7 p.m. in council chambers. Each month, a book will be decided on. Members and participants will be responsible for getting their own book. For more information on that book club, email Maureen O’Haire at mtohaire@msn.com.
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BERKELEY – Berkeley Township Educational and Environmental Program Foundation (BTEEPF) was formed in 2011 following the elimination of a long-time environmental program in the Berkeley Township School District – a trip for fifth grade students to the NJ School of Conservation’s 240- acre campus within the 15,000 acre Stokes State Forest in Sussex County. The three-day trip has been a tradition for Berkeley Township fifth-graders for more than 40 years. However, due to budgetary constraints, the trip was eliminated for the 2009-2010 school year. Through cost reductions, fundraisers, dona-
tions, parental cost-sharing, and overwhelming public support, BTEEPF was able to help bring this program back the following year and thereafter. BTEEPF seeks to continue making young students aware of the earth’s fragile environment by sponsoring their attendance to this and other environmental programs. In light of increasing school budget con‑ straints, the BTEEPF hopes to raise as much money possible to cover, or at least defray, the cost to the public schools and parents of Berkeley Township for such environmental programs. For more information, visit bteepf.org.
CRA A Upcoming Events
BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Alum‑ ni Association will host its eighth annual All Alumni Night on March 31 at Spicy’s Cantina in Seaside Heights. This annual event brings alumnus and retired teachers from all graduating classes together for a night of food, fun, dancing and a chance to relive old memories. This event is $28 per person and includes and hot and cold buffet, including pizza, wings, pasta, salad and cheese board. Two DJs, photo booth, souvenir mug and prizes are included. Tickets can be purchased by mail by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: CRAA, Box 150, Bayville, NJ 08721. Tickets can also be purchased at Roots Hair Salon (across from the dinosaur in Bayville), at Altieri’s
Chiropractic Center, Route 9. or by using the Pay Pal account, centralregionalalumni associationbayvillenj.org. CRAA will also host its 10th annual Golf Outing on May 25 at Cedar Creek Golf Course. Sponsors for this annual event are being sought at this time. Please contact Eileen at emgiffoniello@yahoo.com. There will be a g big cash 50-50 drawing on May 25. Tickets are $100 each and only 100 tickets will be sold. The winner will receive half of total proceeds with maximum of $5,000. All of the above events fund our Scholarship given to a graduating senior in June. Since 2004, the Central Regional Alumni Association has awarded over $25,000 in scholarship awards.
April Fool’s Dance
WHITING – The Meadows At Lake Ridge Homeowners Association is hosting an April Fool’s dance on April 1 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 2 Clear Lake Road. The cost is $21 per person, which includes finger sandwiches, salads, snacks, desserts,
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By Catherine Galioto SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The state Department of Transportation would like to use a 0.206acre parcel along the Seaside Heights bayfront that runs along Route 35, where a pump station sits just north of the pier and park there. Seaside Heights will host a scoping hearing, where the public can comment on this request. The hearing is from 4 to 7 p.m. March 9 in 1 Municipal Plaza council meeting room. The parcel, which is Block 1.02 Lot 1, houses a pump station, which is north of the bayfront park and dock that abuts Route 35 southbound. The land is owned by Seaside Heights. The hearing was announced earlier this month, but those seeking to comment can attend the meeting or also hand in comments to the Seaside Heights Borough Administrator before the deadline, March 23. The state DOT contacted the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres
Program, proposing to divert 0.206 acre of bayfront “in connection with NJDOT’s Route 35 Reconstruction in response to damage caused by Hurricane Sandy,” according to the public notice. Officials at the DOT said the Route 35 reconstruction is already compete through this area. Copies of any comments submitted on this request should also be sent to NJDEP, Green Acres Program, Bureau of Legal Services and Stewardship, Mail Code 501‑01, 501 East State St., P.O. Box 420, Trenton, NJ 08625-0420. Public comment on this diversion request will be accepted during the scoping hearing or until March 23. If 1 Municipal Plaza is closed due to inclem‑ ent weather, the meeting will be held on March 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the same location. If the meeting is held on March 23, the public comment period will be extended to April 6.
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BERKELEY – Holiday City at Berkeley Fishing & Social Club is sponsoring a trip to the Brownstone for a St. Joseph Feast on March 20 the cost is $80 per person. The trip includes transportation, luncheon, Entertainment by “Joe Zisa and Friends” and all you can eat Chicken Parmesan, sausage and peppers, vegetables and potatoes, soda, coffee, tea and dessert and two complimentary drinks. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. Call Charlie at 732-281-2996 for ticket information. The dance committee will have an “all you can eat” beefsteak (Filet Mignon) dinner dance on April 22 in Clubhouse 2, on Port Royal Drive from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. The menu includes salad, steak, French fries and an ice cream sundae. Also included are set ups, beer, wine
and soda, coffee and tea. Music by “Pipers Alley” and catered by Nightingale Caterers. Tickets are sold on the first and third Tues‑ day from 11 a.m. to noon in the clubhouse, or call Lynn at 732-557-5573. The Holiday City at Berkeley Welfare & Recreation Fund Thursday Night Bingo will hold a $3000 Bingo on April 29 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 on Port Royal Drive, with quick and special games. There will also be two 50/50 games for purchase, maximum of six sheets per person for each 50/50. Door prizes/advanced sales only. The tickets cost $30 and 230 tickets will be sold. Ticket sales are on the first and third Tues‑ day in Clubhouse 1 from 11 a.m. to noon or at bingo on Thursdays after 4:30 p.m. For information, call Charlie at 732-281-2996.
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BAYVILLE – St. Barnabas Rosary Altar Society is hosting its annual fish or chicken and chips dinner on March 11 starting at 5 p.m. in Fr. Brennan Hall located adjacent to St. Barnabas Church, 33 Woodland Road.
The cost is $18 for adults and $8 for children (under the age of 10). There will be gift baskets and a 50/50 raffle. Contact Flo Morbelli at 732‑269‑1449 for tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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Holiday City South Men’s Club Events
BERKELEY–The Holiday City South Men’s Club plans a variety of bus trips and events this spring. A bus trip to Harrah’s Casino is on March 28. Buses will depart for the casino from the Holiday City South parking at 4:30 p.m. and arrive at the casino at 6 p.m. Participants can enjoy four hours at the casino before departing at 10 p.m. Tickets cost is $25 with a $30 slot play. A bus trip to the Golden Nugget Casino is on April 25. Buses will depart for the casino from the Holiday City South parking lot at 9 a.m. and return to the casino for pickup at 4:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 with a $25 slot play and $5 food credit. Contact Jim Bertone at 732-281-3380 for more information. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Party is on March 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Holiday
City South auditorium. The party will be catered by The Blue Fountain and includes a corned beef and cabbage dinner, dessert, beer, wine, soda and coffee. Tickets are $27 per person. The annual Spring Fling Dance is on May 6 between 5 and 9 p.m. A hot buffet featuring antipasta, pot roast, chicken francaise, tilapia stuffed with crab meat, stuffed shells and dessert will be included, as well as beer, wine, soda and coffee. Music will be provided by Wild Rose. Tickets cost $25 and will go on sale starting March 3. They can be purchased on Fridays in the Holiday City South auditorium between 9 and 11 a.m. Contact Marty at 732‑240‑3657 for more information. Tickets can be purchased for all events on Friday mornings at the Holiday City South clubhouse between 9:30 and 11 a.m.
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SEASIDE PARK – The Seaside Park Home Alone Monitoring Program allows for daily checks on the welfare of residents. This program allows an automated check in on residents who may be elderly or home-bound, for any reason. This feature of the Swift911 system is designed to give family members peace of mind and help residents get the help they need as soon as possible. How the Program Works At approximate specified hours, the resident will receive a free daily phone call from the Seaside Park Wellness Check Program to check on your well-being. The call will begin with the following prerecorded message: “This is the Seaside Park Wellness Check Program. If you are OK please press ‘1.’”
When a resident becomes a participant in the program, he or she will be asked to identify friends or family who may assist him in an emergency. When the system cannot make contact with the resident, it will call the relative or friend that has been designated. If the telephone line is busy or there is no an‑ swer, the system will call back one more time after four minutes. If there is no answer or the line stays busy, the contact will automatically be notified to check on the resident. The system will only respond to touchtone telephones or through a TTY, a device for the deaf and hard of hearing. To register, visit bit.ly/2kVwLg4. For more information, call the Seaside Park Police Department at 732-793-8000.
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To celebrate Women’s Hearing Health Week, here are some simple, easy-to-digest elements that can help satisfy both your hunger and your hearing health. Omega‑3 fats: Found in fish and seafood, these “good” fats have been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and may help maintain cochlear blood flow. It’s been shown that a lack of blood supply to the cochlea (the auditory portion of the inner ear) can cause reduced auditory sensitivity and hearing loss. Antioxidants: We once thought that loud noise damaged hearing by destroying the sensory hair cells in the ear. However, recent studies have found that noise exposure damages sensory cells by creating free radicals — damaging molecules known to cause cell death. This damage to the sensory cells can be prevented by consuming antioxidants, because they work to prevent free-radical damage. Folic acid: Folate is naturally found in food, whereas folic acid is manmade from folate. This B vitamin is proven to help prevent high-frequency hearing loss. Folic acid decreases the amount of the amino acid homocysteine in your blood by increasing the creation of red blood cells. Too much homocysteine causes hearing difficulty by reducing blood flow to the inner ear. Magnesium: Magnesium has been used as a
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Keep Healthy Against The Flu OCEAN COUNTY – With flu season in full swing, the Ocean County Health Department wants to remind residents that the virus may be lurking anywhere. But there are many ways they can protect themselves from the influenza viruses along with the suffering that comes with a bout of the sick bug. Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, says, “The best line of defense is to get vaccinated. The flu viruses can hang around through April and into May so it’s not too late to get your shot if you haven’t already.” Being vaccinated is the best start. But other important tips to follow include washing hands frequently with soap and water, making sure to cover all coughs and sneezes and to stay home when sick and to stay away from people who are sick. The Centers for Disease Control reminds the public that people with the flu can spread it to others up to roughly 6 feet away. Crowded places such as schools, entertainment venues, shopping malls, airports, work places, and high touch areas are just a few typical high risk areas “the flu will find you.” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health
Coordinator, says, “The influenza viruses are mostly spread person to person through respiratory droplets that are expelled when someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks. Another form of transmission may happen when someone touches a contaminated surface or object.” Flu cases are up across the state this season. That’s why a flu shot is the best shot at pre‑ vention with the next best thing practicing good hand hygiene. Regenye adds, “Most of us are exposed to a variety of these high risk areas but if you can remember these few important tips it can make a significant difference this flu season. However, if you feel that you have symptoms of flu which include fever, sore throat, headache, and muscle aches, it is important to reach out to your health care provider as soon as possible as they may prescribe an antiviral medication which works best if started within the first 48 hours of symptoms.” For more information about the influenza viruses and our flu clinics visit the OCHD website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like the Health Department on Facebook.
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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Give Your Loved One A Healing Bouquet Of Flowers By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
For gifts from loved ones, I know most of us ladies want some chocolate. I love chocolate myself, the darker the better. You don’t need me to tell you about the health benefits of dark chocolate, there are probably 100 posts about it being uploaded as I write this. So this year, I am thinking outside the Moonstruck box! Let’s consider another traditional standby, flowers. Not just any flowers, flowers with medicinal power. You see, many of these beautiful and sweet-smelling plants are also powerful healers that deserve a place on your natural medicine cabinet. You can put together a healing ‘bouquet’ of remedies made out of flowers. It’s creative and sure to win a special space in your Valentine’s heart, especially if he or she is into health and wellness. Here are some ideas to build your bouquet: Chamomile. This is a sweet little white flower with a big yellow center that, when dried and steeped as tea, is also a widely-hailed sedative. Add a box of chamomile tea, to help you and your Valentine unwind and fall asleep together. Echinacea. This popular garden plant is hardy and has great antiviral properties. It is known to help you reduce symptoms and shorten the duration of colds and flu. A 2015 study by researchers in the Czech Republic found that a hot drink made of Echinacea extracts was as effective as Tamiflu at reducing flu symptoms, with far fewer side effects.
Roses. Consider rosewater, which is created when rose petals are steam distilled. The end result is a beautiful smelling rose toner that I use to spritz my face… like all the time! Rose hips have anti‑inflammatory properties, so in addition to smelling divine, it’s good for reducing facial redness, whether from acne, rosacea, cold weather or dry skin. Rose hips. Rose hips are the fruit of rose bushes and these little scarlet, globeshaped beauties are packed with vitamin C! I keep them right beside the stove, and steep 2 teaspoons to the water which I use for green tea. It adds a strong anti‑ oxidant boost and makes my skin more youthful. You can buy dried rose hips at most health food stores and online. Lavender is a tiny purple flower that packs a healing punch. Put a half cup in the middle of a pretty handkerchief and tie up the ends to make your Valentine a sachet. At night, take a shower and sprinkle some of the essential oil onto your shower floor. A 2015 study found that dialysis patients reported a signifi‑ cant reduction in needle insertion pain over patients who had no intervention or who received a placebo. So go make your lover a beautiful bouquet, and choose your flowers wisely based upon their medicinal purpose. From now on, Valentine’s or not, you will always think of flowers with a new healing perspective. Unlike chocolate, they don’t go straight to your thighs.
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Driving A Stake Through Anti-Abortion Bills How often do we have to drive a stake through the untruths concerning alleged ‘anti-abortion’ bills? How often do alleged conservatives, who trumpet small government and noninvolvement in one’s personal affairs, continue to maintain that anti-abortion legislation “saves lives”? Really? How about the women, desperate to end an unwanted pregnancy for whatever reasons and control their own personal reproductive lives, who will resort to any means wind up in hospitals with severe complications? Why is it always men legislating what women do with their bodies? What would they do with women whose pregnancies result from rape? incest? failure of contraceptives? serious medical issues that could cost women their lives? Services, including abortion and contraceptive counseling, are provided at low or minimal cost to those who need them the most. They get additional health care, cancer screening services, mammograms and more. All of that is what is being defunded. Rep. Smith, quoted in the article, is a wellknown abortion opponent, and the Marist poll cited is from a Catholic organization. The nonpartisan Guttmacher Institute has consistently found overwhelming support for keeping abortion “safe, legal and rare.” Providing contraceptive knowledge is the single best guarantee that there will be fewer abortions. Yet that is also what is being defunded. The same drive to repeal the Affordable Care Act will also adversely affect women’s health as pre-existing conditions (pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases) will no longer be covered. Where is the same passion for increasing access to health care for all women? For
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OCEAN COUNTY – A tribute group singing hits from the 1950s-70s will perform in New York City and in local venues this spring. On March 18 the Jukebox Legends are bringing a “DooWop & Comedy Show” to LaBove Grande in Lakehurst with their special guest and great friend Comedian Uncle Floyd. On April 6 they will be performing at the Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin along with the RB Ex‑ press, Dennis Tufano the original lead singer of the Buckinghams, The 1910 Fr uitg um Company & the Fabulous Duprees. The Jukebox Legends will be making their debut appearance at the internationally acclaimed Metropolitan Room located at 34 West 22 nd Street in NYC on April 8 at 9:30 p.m. In order to get as many of their friends and family to NYC for this show the Jukebox Legends have made arrangements for buses that will be leaving from Toms River. For more information about tickets to the show and the bus ride visit their website at thejukeboxlegends.com and click on the Metropolitan Room show at the top of the page. The Jukebox Legends, Joe Leo from the Bronx, NY, Billy Sagarese from Belleville, and John Sebastian from Nutley, all moved to the Jersey Shore some 20 years ago. Together they made their way on to the music scene at the Jersey Shore about 12 years ago, performing for a variety of big name acts in local and other prestigious venues. They also perform twice a year on Norwegian Cruise Lines. For more information about where the Jukebox Legends are perfor ming or to join them on one of their upcoming trips, visit thejukeboxlegends.com.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 21st Annual Interna‑ tional Chef’s Night Out on March 6 at the Pine Belt Arena, Toms River from 6 to 9 p.m. Dozens of area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate. For the $60 admission fee (advance ticket price) attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s fi ne wines and beverages. Chef’s Night Out is the largest fundrais-
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Meet And Greet
SEASIDE PARK – Council Member Ray Amabile will host an open meet and greet on the first Tuesday of every month from 9:30
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Spring Recreation Programs In Lavallette
LAVALLETTE – Recreation and exercise classes are available to the public this spring and cost $5 per class. For more information, visit lavallette.org/recreation.html. Aerobics is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. at Union Church. Tai-Chi is on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Lavallette First Aid Squad.
Zumba is on Mondays at 6 p.m. at the Lavallette School. Yoga is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Union Church. Karate is on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lavallette School. Insanity is on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the Lavallette School.
JSAC Spring Fur Paws Gift Auction
BRICK – Jersey Shore Animal Cen‑ ter’s Spring Fur Paws Gift Auction is on March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Old Hooper Avenue. Desserts and coffee/tea are compli‑ mentary. Cash Bar and Kitchen.
Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. Tickets are available at 185 Brick Blvd. Visit jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org or call us at 732-920-1600 for more information. All proceeds go to help the homeless animals waiting for their forever homes.
Electronic Recycling Drop-Off
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The Borough accepts electronics for recycling. South Toms River residents may drop off the following electronics at the Public Works facility located at 1 Drew Lane, Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents may drop off: computer monitors; central processing units; laptops; televisions; cell phones; and laser and ink cartridges.
South Toms River On Nixle, Smartphone App
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – South Toms River residents and others can sign up for borough alerts on Nixle. Alerts can be sent to cell phone and email addresses. To sign up, visit local.nixle.com/signup/
widget/i/1553/. Residents can also download a South Toms River App so residents can receive updates directly from the borough. The app, “South Toms River,” is available on Google Play and iTune App Store.
Volunteer Opportunities
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The Borough of South Toms River makes available internship opportunities to high school juniors and seniors.
Those interested in an internship can f ill out an application found at boroughofsouthtomsriver.com/residents/ volunteer/.
Snowman Contest Announcement
BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Recreation will hold its Snowman contest award ceremony on March 15 at 7 p.m.
at Bea chwood Boroug h Hal l, 160 0 Pinewald Road. The snowman contest ends March 4.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of MArch 4 - march 10
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When someone tries to rattle your cage you may be tempted to rattle back. You’ll get the most satisfaction from visiting new places and meeting people in the upcoming week, but may be reckless about risks. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Direct your energy. An organized plan of action can lead to accomplishment in the week ahead. You may be wiser than usual when dealing with fi‑ nancial matters and more skillful in complicated negotiations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The best things in life always take time. Tame your impatience in the week to come. The object of your affection can serve as a calming influence. An informal chat with a colleague could dissolve misunderstandings. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Two’s company, three’s a crowd. It may be difficult to spend quality time alone with someone you love in the week ahead because there are too many others begging for attention. Remain devoted to a relationship. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do your own thing. Your friendly outgoing manner could attract new people and friends. You might be able to slip out from behind the bars that block your freedom and act independently in the week to come. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s time to clear the air. There is a tendency to appear too serious when playfulness is in order and vice versa. Someone who seems to want sympathy might not appreciate your helpfulness in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be surrounded by energetic go-getters. You can feed off their positive energy without engaging in unnecessary risks. Don’t expect too much, too soon, from a potential romantic hookup this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take your time. Avoid becoming involved in trivialities and keep focused on your most important goals in the week ahead. You may incur unnecessary expenses in the upcoming week that you regret later. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A spoonful of sugar can be addictive. Be sweet and charming to please a special someone or use your people skills to smooth out a business transaction. You may receive public notice in the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid sending mixed signals. In group settings you may overreach the limits of your authority and may end up as the odd man out in the week ahead. Mind your own business, not other people’s business. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Concentrate on building a solid framework for a lasting relationship in the week ahead. No matter what your objective or whether you are a workaholic or a homebody, two heads will be better than one. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a New Moon in your sign today. This may offer a subtle change of direction as the week unfolds. Your social skills are in tiptop condition so you’ll have no trouble developing new contacts and connections.
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Chips and dips are a favorite treat for any occasion. But most people put no more effort into them than a quick trip to the convenience store, followed by opening a bag and removing the lid from a jar. So, why should you go to the trouble of making them yourself? First of all, it isn’t that much trouble. If you own an inexpensive electric countertop deep fryer, or just a heavy pot and a clip-on deep-frying thermometer to help you regulate the temperature, you have all the specialized equipment you need. (Although, a mandoline, a very reasonably priced manually operated slicing tool or a food processor will make it easier to slice the potatoes easily and uniformly for even cooking.) But the main reason to do it yourself is the result you get. The beautiful chips have incomparable golden crispness and deep potato flavor; and the dip tastes rich, creamy and tangy like nothing that comes from a jar. Please give the recipe a try for any special occasion. HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS WITH WARM BLUE CHEESE DIP Serves 4 to 6 WARM BLUE CHEESE DIP: 2 1/4 cups (610 mL) whole milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons all‑purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne pepper, optional 8 ounces (250 g) organic blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Maytag blue, crumbled POTATO CHIPS: 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) baking (Idaho) potatoes, peeled Peanut oil, for deep frying Kosher salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for garnish First, make the warm blue cheese dip: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk almost to a boil over medium heat. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Stirring with a wire whisk, gradually sprinkle in the flour, whisking until smooth. Cook, while whisking steadily, for 5 minutes, until the mixture forms a thick but still pale paste, a roux. To prepare a bechamel sauce, while whisking the roux continuously, slow pour in 2 cups of the hot milk. Raise the heat slightly and, still stirring, bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer. Season with salt and pepper - and, if desired, a hint of cayenne. Cook, stirring frequently, until creamy, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the potatoes: Using a mandoline resting securely over a bowl of cold water, cut the potatoes into wafer-thin slices no more than 1/16‑inch thick; or use the thin slicing disc on your food processor, or very carefully slice the potatoes with a sharp knife, putting the slices in the water. Let the potatoes to soak for a few minutes. While the potatoes soak, fill an electric deep fryer or a large, heavy pot with at least 4 inches (10 cm) of the oil. Heat the oil to 360 F (180 C) on the deep-fryer’s thermostat or on a deep-frying thermometer. While the oil heats, drain the sliced potatoes in a colander. Using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, pat the slices until all of them are completely dry on both sides. When the oil is hot, cook the potatoes in batches to avoid overcrowding separating the slices with your fingers as you add them potatoes carefully to the oil - until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. With the deep-fryer basket or a long-handled skimmer, transfer the potato chips to paper towels to drain. Immediately season with salt. Whisk the remaining hot milk into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Add 6 ounces (185 g) of the cheese, stirring until it melts. Remove the pan from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary. Arrange the chips in shallow bowls. Drizzle some of the sauce over them, transferring the remainder to a separate bowl or sauceboat to serve separately for dipping. Garnish the chips with the remaining crumbled cheese and the chives. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
Page 32, The Berkeley Times, March 4, 2017
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